Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster Mercedes Blue w/OHSC

This is a beautiful example of the 2023 Custom Shop from Fender and what better model than the "Slow Hand" Stratocaster.

Yes, he's played other guitars but ever since Derek and the Dominoes, Clapton's favoured guitar has been the Stratocaster - that's 55+years!
This features an Alder body, finished in the Mercedes Blue, Maple Fretted neck with that smurftastic "V" contour - it really is one of the most comfortable necks around! Glorious satin finish to the neck, 9.5" radius and 22 Vintage Style Frets.

Three wonderful "Vintage" Fender Noiseless Single Coil Pickups along with a Master Volume, Fender TBX Tone Control and Mid Boost - up to 25db! You don't need an overdrive/boost pedal with this guitar, just crank up that mid boost!

A fantastic Custom Shop version of an already fantastic signature model in that wonderful Mercedes Blue Finish.

This used Electric Guitar is in Excellent condition and comes with Original Hard Shell Case, build sheet and case candy.

Weight 8.2 pounds.

Body

• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Material: Select Alder
• Body Finish: Urethane

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Soft "V"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Vintage Style
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Dot

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. Master TBX Tone Control, Tone 2. Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB). Mid boost kit
• Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Special Electronics: TBX Tone Circuit

Hardware

• Bridge: Blocked American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 1-Ply White
• Control Knobs: White Plastic
• Switch Tips: White